Malaysia in may: average Weather, Temperature and Climate, Where to go?
Weather in Malaysia in may 2025
Below, find the the weather forecast for may for most popular cities in Malaysia. These forecasts are probabilities for may from weather reports for many years. The percentage indicates the possibility of having the weather mentioned.
Average weather in may in Kuala Lumpur
tolerable weather UV index: 7
Weather at 6am
79°F
Partly Cloudy
39% of time
29%
23%
5%
Weather at 12pm
92°F
Moderate rain at times
57% of time
23%
12%
4%
Weather at 6pm
81°F
Moderate rain at times
54% of time
20%
15%
9%
Weather at 3am
76°F
38%
27%
21%
8%
Where to go in Malaysia in may?
Where to go in Malaysia in may: destination map
Where to go in each region in may?
| East Coast of Malaysia (Tioman Island, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu...) | 88°F to 97°F | 17 à 28 days | 86°F to 88°F | bad weather* |
| Johor (Johor Bahru, Mersing, Batu Pahat...) | 90°F to 92°F | 13 à 25 days | 86°F to 88°F | tolerable weather* |
| Sabah (Borneo) (Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau...) | 86°F to 90°F | 15 à 29 days | 86°F | tolerable weather* |
| Sarawak (Borneo) (Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu...) | 85°F to 92°F | 8 à 23 days | 86°F to 88°F | tolerable weather* |
| West Coast of Malaysia (Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Malacca...) | 86°F to 94°F | 12 à 21 days | 86°F to 88°F | tolerable weather* |
Where should you go in Malaysia in may when it comes to the weather?
Remember:
The climate in Malaysia in may ranges from tolerable to bad depending on the region and city.
That month is not the best month to travel to in Malaysia. The weather in George Town, Penang, Johor Bahru, Kuching and Tioman Island is OK but just acceptable. The sun is not there all the time and you risk you to be soaked by rain often. However, if you don't plan a beach and sun trip but rather nature excursions or walking, this climate may suit. In addition, there are definitely fewer tourists during this period.
It's even worse in Kota Kinabalu, Kuala Lumpur, Pangkor island, Rawa island, Malacca, Kota Bharu, Mersing, Langkawi Island, Taman Negara national park, Miri, Sandakan, Redang Island, Gunung Mulu National Park, Kuantan and Jodhpur and surrounding areas where the climate is even worse. It is not recommended to visit these areas in may.
Climate in Malaysia in may
Climate in Kuala Lumpur in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 92°F and minimum temperature is 79°F (for an average temperature of 86°F). The climate is burning around this city in the month of may. With 8.5in over 19 days, the weather is rather to rain throughout your holidays. Consider to pack rain clothes.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 92°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Rainfall | 8.5in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 19 day(s) (60%) | ||
| Humidity | 87% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 38% | ||
| Length of day | 12:16 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Malacca in may
In may, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 83°F (for an average temperature of 86°F). The climate is very warm in this city in this month. With 10in over 18 days, rain may occur during your journey. But this is reasonably and it is only of temporary showers.
With a bad climate, may is not the best time to go there in Malaysia.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 87°F | ||
| Rainfall | 10in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 18 day(s) (57%) | ||
| Humidity | 83% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 12:13 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Penang in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Penang is 85°F (maximum temperature is 88°F and minimum temperature is 81°F). The climate is burning around this city in the month of may. With 13.7in over 21 days, you may find yourself often in the rain for your vacations. Consider to bring adapted clothes.
With a correct weather, may is okay (but not the best time) for traveling there.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 88°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 81°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 87°F | ||
| Rainfall | 13.7in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 21 day(s) (68%) | ||
| Humidity | 82% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 37% | ||
| Length of day | 12:22 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | bad |
Climate in Batu Pahat in may
In the month of may, maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 83°F (for an average temperature of 86°F). The climate is very hot in that locality in the month of may. With 7.3in over 14 days, you risk getting wet slightly during your journey. But this is pretty reasonably and it will not be continuous.
With a bad climate, the month of may is not recommended month to go in this city.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 86°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 83°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 87°F | ||
| Rainfall | 7.3in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 14 day(s) (44%) | ||
| Humidity | 85% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 35% | ||
| Length of day | 12:12 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
Climate in Bintulu in may
In the month of may, the mean temperature in Bintulu is 85°F (maximum temperature is 90°F and minimum temperature is 79°F). The climate is burning around this city in may. With 15.2in over 20 days, the weather is rather to rain throughout your vacations. Consider to bring rain clothes.
With proper weather, may is okay (but not good month) for traveling there in Malaysia.
| May | |||
| Average temperature | 85°F | ||
| Highest temperature | 90°F | ||
| Lowest temperature | 79°F | ||
| Sea temperature | 87°F | ||
| Rainfall | 15.2in | ||
| Number of days with rainfall | 20 day(s) (63%) | ||
| Humidity | 86% | ||
| Daily sunshine hours | 11 | ||
| Cloud cover | 41% | ||
| Length of day | 12:16 | ||
| Our opinion at whereandwhen.net | tolerable |
All cities in Malaysia in may
| Kuala Lumpur in may | tolerable weather |
| Malacca in may | tolerable weather |
| Penang in may | bad weather |
| Batu Pahat in may | tolerable weather |
| Bintulu in may | tolerable weather |
| George Town in may | tolerable weather |
| Tioman Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Johor Bahru in may | tolerable weather |
| Kota Bharu in may | tolerable weather |
| Kota Kinabalu in may | tolerable weather |
| Kuala Terengganu in may | bad weather |
| Kuching in may | good weather |
| Langkawi Island in may | tolerable weather |
| Mersing in may | tolerable weather |
| Pangkor island in may | bad weather |
| Sandakan in may | tolerable weather |
| Sibu in may | tolerable weather |
| Tawau in may | bad weather |
| Bako National Park in may | good weather |
| Bandar Penawar in may | tolerable weather |
| Bario (Kelabits Highlands) in may | tolerable weather |
Weather data for Malaysia in may:
Weather data for Malaysia in may is derived from an average of the weather forecast since 2009 in Malaysia. There is a margin of error and these forecasts are to be considered as general information only. The weather in Malaysia can vary slightly from year to year, but these predictions should limit surprises. So you can pack your bags and check when is the best time to go to Malaysia.